Saxon’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Saxon differs from South Carolina on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 27 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saxon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saxon
Dental care lags in Saxon
35.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 32.8% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Saxon adults get no exercise
43.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Saxon
47.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (more than twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (24.3% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (23.3% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 39% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Carolina figure falls outside Saxon’s likely range.
What’s behind Saxon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saxon is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Saxon’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 23.5% of adults, against 16.4% across South Carolina and 15.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Saxon’s median household income is $32,292; among the 839 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Saxon compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Saxon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39% of Saxon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Saxon adults…
Saxon runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Saxon residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Saxon
No hospital or community health center in Saxon itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Saxon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Saxon adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Saxon runs above South Carolina.
2 in 5 Saxon adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Saxon and the towns around it
Saxon’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon | D− | 47.9% | 19.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Arcadia | C− | 38.6% | 13.2% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Spartanburg | C− | 41% | 16.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Hilltop | D | 42.6% | 16.5% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Southern Shops | D− | 48.3% | 18.7% | 25.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saxon adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saxon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saxon is better than South Carolina on 2 and worse on 27; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Saxon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saxon | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.3%33.5–41.5 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.9–22.6 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.5%21–26.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.9%42.8–53 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.3%17.4–21.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%39.9–46.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.5–39.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.4–30.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.8%28.6–37.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%19.8–26.2 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.1%38.4–48.1 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.9%42.2–51.7 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25.8%21.8–29.9 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.9–80.4 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 35.1%32.1–38.4 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.8%72.7–78.8 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.5–78 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.3%49.7–58.9 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%67.3–79.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23–29.5 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.4%35.1–44 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.4%28.5–36.6 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 47.1%41.8–52.2 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.5%28.5–36.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.3%21.4–27.3 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.3%20.3–26.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39%34.1–43.8 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.5%44–53.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.3%21.9–27 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.1%23.1–29.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 13.4%12.1–15 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.7%15.6–20 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the South Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Saxon
Is Saxon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saxon is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Saxon?
CDC estimates 47.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.8% and 53%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saxon?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Saxon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saxon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.8–29.9%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Saxon more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saxon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.